proximity

American  

[prok-sim-i-tee] / prɒkˈsɪm ɪ ti /

noun

1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.

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proximity British  

/ prɒkˈsɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. nearness in space or time

2. nearness or closeness in a series

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Other Word Forms

• nonproximity noun

Etymology

Origin of proximity

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”

Example Sentences

“But it was challenging with its proximity to the ocean.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Somaliland's position on the Gulf of Aden, in proximity to Israel's foes in Yemen, makes it strategically desirable.

From Barron's

It was his introduction to the industry, giving him proximity to executives and stars like Cary Grant and Alfred Hitchcock.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is not only the proximity to his home that appeals to Garson.

From Los Angeles Times

Now they all draw from the same 15 campuses, selected for their proximity to headquarters, majors offered and academic rankings, Nguyen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• closeness